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Harvard Academy

Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5

Sunrise, FL

8955 NW 50th St, Sunrise, FL 33351

Overall grade: B+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • BClass size
  • B+Years serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • The only independent school in Sunrise
  • Serving families in Sunrise since at least 2011

In Sunrise, Florida, Harvard Academy is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 5th grade. About 119 students attend, with roughly 13 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 1883% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 180 days a year. Florida has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–5
Students
119
Teachers
9 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
13.2
Boys and girls
Coed · 58 girls, 61 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
180 days

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 80% of independent elementary schools in Florida.
    • Compared with 232 independent elementary schools in Florida.

    Students by survey year

    6’11–1224’15–1629’17–1842’19–2082’21–22119’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K62
    K22
    126
    233
    313
    418
    57

    Student body

    Black61%
    Two or more races14%
    White13%
    Hispanic or Latino12%

    Help paying tuition in Florida

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Harvard Academy whether it takes part.

    More about Florida's programs →

    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Harvard Academy

    What grades does Harvard Academy serve?

    Harvard Academy serves grades Pre-K–5.

    How many students attend Harvard Academy?

    About 119 students, with 13 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Harvard Academy?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Florida has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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